Psalm 73

Verses of Psalm 73 of the NIV from the book of the bible

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1 - A psalm of Asaph. Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.
2 - But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold.
3 - For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
4 - They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong.
5 - They are free from the burdens common to man; they are not plagued by human ills.
6 - Therefore pride is their necklace; they clothe themselves with violence.
7 - From their callous hearts comes iniquity; the evil conceits of their minds know no limits.
8 - They scoff, and speak with malice; in their arrogance they threaten oppression.
9 - Their mouths lay claim to heaven, and their tongues take possession of the earth.
10 - Therefore their people turn to them and drink up waters in abundance.
11 - They say, "How can God know? Does the Most High have knowledge?"
12 - This is what the wicked are like- always carefree, they increase in wealth.
13 - Surely in vain have I kept my heart pure; in vain have I washed my hands in innocence.
14 - All day long I have been plagued; I have been punished every morning.
15 - If I had said, "I will speak thus," I would have betrayed your children.
16 - When I tried to understand all this, it was oppressive to me
17 - till I entered the sanctuary of God; then I understood their final destiny.
18 - Surely you place them on slippery ground; you cast them down to ruin.
19 - How suddenly are they destroyed, completely swept away by terrors!
20 - As a dream when one awakes, so when you arise, O Lord, you will despise them as fantasies.
21 - When my heart was grieved and my spirit embittered,
22 - I was senseless and ignorant; I was a brute beast before you.
23 - Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand.
24 - You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory.
25 - Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you.
26 - My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
27 - Those who are far from you will perish; you destroy all who are unfaithful to you.
28 - But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign LORD my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds.

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Psalm 73 NIV - English Bible Online

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